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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.30, 799.95 and 411.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.30, 799.95 and 411.71 is: 617.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.30 : 799.95 = 411.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.30/799.95 = 411.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.30x = 799.95 × 411.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.30x = 329,343.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,343.41/533.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.56

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